An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in agricultural business development center, further providing for purpose and for limitation on grants.
This bill modifies Pennsylvania's agricultural grant program to help farms dealing with sudden market crashes. It directs the state department to create and manage grants specifically for agricultural operations facing acute market disruptions. Under normal conditions, the bill limits grants to 75% of project costs, but this cap is removed when the state secretary confirms a severe market disruption has occurred. Additionally, the law clarifies that non-cash contributions do not count toward the required matching funds for these grants. The changes are set to take effect 60 days after the bill is passed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Finance
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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